Risk
Alternatives | 15 Jun 16
An alternative view: why it’s the asset class of the future
In today’s era of low interest rates, stock market fluctuation, and economic uncertainty, most people are faced with either low returns or high risk on their investments. For this reason, interest in alternatives – with their ability to diversify investments, reduce risk and provide uncorrelated returns – has grown significantly in recent years, according to Ophir Gertner, founder of invest.com.
Brexit-linked volatility to have big impact on Europe funds
A vote by Britain in favour of leaving the European Union at the upcoming referendum on June 23 is likely to increase credit default spreads, dividend yields and volatility across Europe, according to research firm PureGroup.
Best Practice | 2 Jun 16
Why financial advisers must prepare for a longevity revolution
Europe is at the forefront of a longevity revolution that will be one of the most disruptive trends in wealth management over the coming years, says Bryan Low, director, Acuity Consultants.
Multi Asset | 13 May 16
ANALYSIS: Where are all the risk takers?
Outcome-based investing is the investment structure of the decade and is predicated on maximising risk management first and eeking out returns second.
Technical briefing: Catching a wave
Solvency II is making a splash in Europe, with EU-based insurers riding the latest wave of regulation. Only time will tell how its arrival in the EU will impact life insurance companies.